Holly Hird , BACP

Holly Hird is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life changes. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, addictions, relationship difficulties and parenting strain. Holly also supports those dealing with trauma, grief, ADHD and issues linked to identity, including LGBT matters.

Holly uses a mixture of practical talking and reflective work to help people notice patterns that get in the way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on building skills to manage difficult feelings and behaviours. She keeps the work grounded and pragmatic, and invites humour and personality into the room when it feels right.

Over ten years she has worked in a variety of settings with adults and adolescents. She is an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows its standards in her practice. This guides how she works with people and the professional framework she follows.

In a typical course of meetings Holly and the person she is supporting will set clear goals together. They review progress and adjust the plan if needed. Practical techniques may be paired with deeper conversation about attachment, life purpose, or past hurt to help someone move forward.

Holly commonly addresses concerns such as communication problems, addiction, dissociation and bereavement. She also helps people cope with cancer, separation, adoption and fatherhood issues. The work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation.

How Holly’s approaches work online

Holly draws on Client-Centred Therapy to place the person’s experience at the heart of each session. This means the counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them find their own solutions and strengths.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT offers practical exercises and short tools that people can use between sessions to manage anxiety, low mood or addictive habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Holly works with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice is collaborative and may change over time as progress is reviewed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video lets people keep a face-to-face feel, phone can suit someone with limited bandwidth, and short text or chat sessions work well for quick check-ins or when sitting down for a full session is difficult. These options help make counselling flexible and easier to fit around work, family and other commitments.